pick's pick

CHARDONNAY

Winemaker: Edouard Labeye | Produced by: The Winery of Good Hope, Helderberg

R117

The Winery of Good Hope is passionate about Chardonnay and quality, a belief distilled by owner Alex Dale. Edouard Labeye is a supreme winemaker from the Rhone Valley in France. This wine has ripe and concentrated flavours with a lime-twist and a fresh fruity and long finish.

SAUVIGNON BLANC

Winemaker: Gary Jordan | Produced by: Jordan Winery

R117

375ml R75

Another Jordan Winery winner. A great expression of tropical and gooseberry flavours, with a zesty minerality and a lingering aftertaste.

SAUVIGNON BLANC

Winemaker: Neil Patterson | Produced by: Protea Wines (Rupert Wines)

R117

Ripe passion fruit, melon and mineral undertones. Luscious with finely balanced acidity and a dry finish.

CAPE WHITE BLEND

R117

Winemaker: Teddy Hall | Produced by: Teddy Hall Wines

Crisp, distinctly fruity with a hint of honeysuckle that lingers and seduces you into taking another sip.

PICK’S PICK DRY ROSE

R117

Winemaker: Gary Jordan | Produced by: Gary Jordan Winery

Creamy wood buffs with spiky edges. Smoky and solidly oaked but retains character.

CABERNET SAUVIGNON

Winemaker: Andries Burger | Produced by: Paul Cluver Wines

R147

Chosen by Alan Pick, proprietor of The Butcher Shop & Grill, produced by Paul Cluver Wines and made by Andries Burger. A full-bodied wine expressing great dark berry
fruits, with hints of mocha.

CABERNET SAUVIGNON

Winemaker: Thys Louw | Produced by: Diemersdal Estate

R147

Bridging the gap between the new and the old worlds, this producer shows the diversity of the Durbanville terroir. The nose shows spice aromas, complemented by coffee, dark chocolate and cigar box notes. Dark berry fruit, cherries and a spice follow
through on the palate.

MERLOT

R147

Winemaker: Gary Jordan | Produced by: Jordan Winery

Produced by Gary Jordan, regarded as one of South Africa’s most successful Merlot producers. Ripe plum, cherry and red current flavours are layered with toasty vanilla nuances and soft spicy oak.

MERLOT

Winemaker: Neil Patterson | Produced by: Protea Wines (Rupert Wines)

R147

Choc-mint edge to sleek black and red berry fruit. Suave, creamy and rich with soft tannins.

PINOTAGE

R147

Winemaker: Beyers Truter | Produced by: Beyerskloof

South Africa’s grape at its fruity, drinkable best. Intense bouquet, full-flavoured, accessibly supple. 30 years of friendship between Beyers and Alan in a bottle.

SHIRAZ

R147

Winemaker: Philip van Staden | Produced by: Guardian Peak Wines

This wine has a beautiful fruit-driven nose with a smoky undertone. The rich aromas of fruit cake, liquorice and candy floss complete the bouquet.

SHIRAZ

R147

Winemaker: Jacques Viljoen | Produced by: Zevenwacht

A warm, vibrant wine bursting with white pepper and spicy floral tones. Loads of blackcurrant.

CABERNET SAUVIGNON/SHIRAZ/MERLOT

Winemaker: Philip van Staden | Produced by: Guardian Peak Wines

R147

A well-structured wine with lovely integrated tannins, characteristic of a Cabernetbased blend.